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Factor Structure of the Dissociative Experiences Scale: An Examination Across Sexual Assault Status

Auteurs: Shira A. Olsen, Joshua D. Clapp, Gilbert R. Parra, J. Gayle Beck

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment | Uitgave 3/2013

Abstract

The Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES) has a long history within the literature, with conflicting reports concerning its underlying components and stability across different samples. This study examined the DES factor structure using advanced analytic procedures. Additionally, the impact of sexual victimization on the underlying components of the DES was explored, in order to examine whether sexual trauma influenced the scale’s structure. In Study 1, exploratory factor analysis suggested the possibility of either a 1- or 2-factor structure in DES data obtained from an unselected sample of college females. Comparison of these models using an independent validation sample in Study 2 observed a clear advantage of a 2-factor structure. Study 3 explored whether sexual assault status influenced the structure of the 2-factor DES model, using samples drawn from Studies 1 and 2. A multiple group confirmatory factor analysis supported a robust 2-factor structure for the DES irrespective of sexual assault status.

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Titel: Factor Structure of the Dissociative Experiences Scale: An Examination Across Sexual Assault Status
Auteurs: Shira A. Olsen
Joshua D. Clapp
Gilbert R. Parra
J. Gayle Beck
Publicatiedatum: 01-09-2013
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment / Uitgave 3/2013
Print ISSN: 0882-2689
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3505
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-013-9347-4

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